A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 761 questions, good luck!
Data communication in a DCS takes the form of various net works. Which of the networks below would connect FCEs, field devices and sensors?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "E"?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as having the operators access the various HMI subsystems to interact with a process control system?
In each OSI layer, each device must be identified to be used. In which of the layers below does the physical address of each network device reside?
An industrial network can, with a set of configured rules, scan network traffic flow for security issues. Which of the terms below best represents this type of security measure?
The industrial network topologies you are required to use is defined by the OSI network model. Which of the common topologies below is likely described as a network that has a single common channel that connects to all the nodes in the network individually?
In the unbalanced signal transmission system, which answer best represents the number 2?
The installation of a SCADA system has several difficulties associated with it. Which of the challenges below would be best defined as one that implements two separate communication systems to ensure redundancy for critical processes?
In the process conditions model, there are transition points between the stages of operating conditions. Which of the answers below is the transition point between the abnormal to shutdown conditions?
All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the firewall interacts with?
RS-232 to USB is the best example of which of the following converters?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the default subnet masks that they use. If the subnet mask was 255.0.0.0, which of the classes below would be used?
The installation of a SCADA system has several difficulties associated with it. Which of the challenges below would be best defined as one that validates the hardware and software design complies with regulations?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "F"?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the second smallest in area covered?
The various DCS networks are vital to any plant or process operating smoothly. Which of the networks below must faster and more reliable than any of the others?
Which answer below is best described as the RS-485 standard for voltage range to transmit a "Mark"?
The wired Ethernet transmission standards are defined by the OSI model layers. Which of the answers below is one of those defining layers?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that the scanner module receives information communicated digitally from up to 63 supported devices?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are only four types of registers that can be accessed by the master. Which of the terms below is best described as a analog input memory location?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would make use of a HART protocol?
Which of the components below is required for the H1 transmission segment to function?
All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the NIC interacts with?
Which answer below is best described as the RS-232 standard for voltage range to receive a "Mark"?
There are many different software programs that are commonly used by a DCS. Which of the programs below would allow the control of an employees access level in the system?